A man was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital this afternoon after a collision on Par-la-Ville Road.

A police spokesman said emergency services were contacted about the collision at about 6pm today.

He said: “Early information indicates that a motorcyclist and a car collided in the vicinity of The Royal Gazette.

“The rider may have sustained serious injuries and has been transported to hospital via ambulance for treatment.

“Traffic diversions are in effect while the scene is being processed.”

An update will be provided when more details are available.